The Corofin Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) committee is seeking input from residents. People may recall the community kick-off meeting that was held in March, and the group has been busy ever since.
It is now embarking on the next phase of it work: creating a list of projects that will make Corofin more sustainable. Some possible ideas might include, for instance, an EV charging station at the community hall, a community solar farm or housing retrofits.
What are your ideas? What would you and your family like to see? There’s no vision too great or small.
As for the work done thus far, here’s an update. More than 50 people attended the group’s kick-off meeting. In the spring, residents were asked to fill out a short residential energy survey. In total, 91 surveys were completed, a great turnout from the village. The committee thanks everyone who participated.
Six people will now be selected at random to receive a free BER rating. A number of people also engaged in a one-on-one meeting with the committee’s consultant about how to make their homes more energy efficient. Over the summer, a thorough energy audit will be conducted at both the community hall and GAA club. In the fall, plans call for an energy fair and solar/retrofit information meeting.
But now the committee needs your sustainable project ideas. Please jot down your thoughts in an email to corofinsec@gmail.com or drop them off at our suggestion box at the An Post in Daybreak. The committee will finalise the list in mid-July, so is looking for input before then.